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The group at 1 Crown Office Row, Brighton has particular expertise in commercial disputes involving contracts, partnerships and misrepresentation.

3PBâ€™s commercial practice covers a variety of areas, including insolvency, shareholder disputes and directorsâ€™ disqualification matters. James Davies is known for SME disputes, while Andrew Sheriff is experienced in the field of contractual claims.

East Anglian Chambersâ€™ team covers the full spectrum of commercial matters. Chancery cases are also a predominate area of instruction for the set.

Fenners Chambers receives instructions in cases covering family businesses, contractual disputes and bankruptcy. It is also noted for transport-related work in the shipping and aviation sectors.

Article byÂ Teni Shahiean.Â Teni Shahiean is a founding partner at OTS Solicitors. She has a wealth of experience inÂ business immigration Â law, commercial law and employment law and regularly advises businesses onÂ Sponsor Licence Â acquisition and compliance. Teni is also regularly called on to provide expert opinion on television and in print media, both in the UK and internationally.

OTS Solicitors is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and one of the most respected, successful niche law firms in London, specialising inÂ immigration , commercial, civilÂ litigation ,Â employment , and family law.Â We also provideÂ immigration Â consultancy and legal advice to nationals in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

China is toughening its money laundering prevention by
taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the
thinking behind this â€“ and what it means for everyone trading abroad.

OTS Solicitors has been ranked highly by the Legal 500, and we have won numerous other awards for ourÂ immigration Â services (including a Global Excellence Award for the Most Trusted inÂ Immigration Law ).Â OTS recently had an extraordinary success with an Adult Dependent Relative Visa being granted for the elderly relatives of a client.

Pitmans has been awarded winner of the best work/life balance in the 2016 Lex 100 - a survey that is recognised as the most comprehensive valuation of training opportunities at law firms across the UK.

On average, male employees are paid more than female employees. In 2015,
men working full-time were paid approximately 9.4% more than women
working full-time. As a result, the government is working to introduce
measures with the aim of reducing this gap.